Hand Fetishes: A Kinky Handful

You might have heard of foot fetishes before, but are you familiar with hand fetishes?

Attraction to a certain body part is nothing new, but a hand fetish, also known as cheirophilia, or hand partialism, is one of the lesser known ones.

So, let’s shed some light into it. Hopefully, by the end, we’ll know whether we discovered a new kink for you, and even learn a few things how you can explore this newfound fetish.

What is Hand Fetishism?

A hand fetish is basically sexual attraction to the entire hand, or parts of it, such as the fingers, the palm, or even the nails. It can be an attraction for the hands themselves, or the actions they take, though such actions aren’t necessarily sexual in nature.

The attraction can manifest as wanting to make physical contact with the hands or having sexual fantasies with it.

Compared to foot fetish, a similar kink, but for the feet, hand fetishes are considered a niche kink, especially in the porn industry.

Why People Get Attracted to Hands

Although some people might find hands, or even how they move, attractive, even sexy, that can still be considered normal. Fetishes, on the other hand, pun intended, are thought to be on a totally different level of attraction.

When it comes to any sort of fetish, including hand fetishes, the objects in question become somewhat of a requirement in order to reach orgasm, or any form of sexual gratification.

In other words, a person who has a hand fetish will need to be touching, or at least be in the vicinity of a pair of hands in order to get off.

Why do people develop such fetishes? Well, any number of events in a person’s past could have sparked such a thing, so it’s hard to pinpoint a general rule that can trigger it for everyone. It just happens.

Exploring your Hand Fetish

Since hand fetishes aren’t as common as other fetishes, it can be difficult to find ideas on how you can explore your love for hands. There are plenty of obvious choices, of course, but if you’re creative enough, there are a few things you can try.

Whether it’s you or your partner that has a hand fetish, communicating with your partner is key. Tell them what turns you on or keep note of what your partner likes.

Who knows, if you do it right, you might even learn other fetishes and kinks neither of you even knew or considered about at all.

Start with Massages

For regular folk, massages are a great way to relieve stress. For people with a hand fetish, being able to feel their partner’s hands and fingers on their bare skin is pure ecstasy.

Use this as an opportunity to explore your partner’s body, as well. Since you are using your hands as a medium, every sensation for them would be dialed up to 11.

You might even discover a few spots on their body that are usually not on the table but could surface simply because it’s your hands that trigger them.

Don’t forget to use parts of your hand you normally overlook, like the back, the palm, fingernails or the knuckles. They could offer a variety of new sensations that could make your partner keep wanting more.

Mutual Masturbation

If you’re looking for something more sexual, then you can’t go wrong with pleasuring your partner using your hands. A simple hand job or fingering your partner can have double the effects compared to people that don’t have a hand fetish.

Focus more on using your fingers. Tease your partner by tracing their crotch, or even just the surrounding area with the tips of your fingers. Don’t be afraid to exaggerate your finger movements, either.

Roleplay and Dress-up

We all know how hot it could be to play dress-up in bed. You can probably see the insane effects of wearing lingerie or any sexy underwear is for your partner.

So, why not dress your hands up the same way?

Wear some jewelry to emphasize your fingers, or maybe even wear gloves, and later strip tease them in front of your partner. Even something as simple as painting your fingernails could be enough.

Suck ‘em Up

Another way you can explore you or your partner’s hand fetish is by using mouths. The mouth and tongue can be just as flexible and sensitive as your hands and fingers are.

Trace your fingers on their lips, let them suck on them, bite them, even finger fuck their mouths.

Wash Each Other’s Hands

If you’re looking for a more sensual experience, but something not overtly sexual, washing your hands together can be a great experience for both of you.

Intertwine your fingers, rub your hands together, and even give each other hand massages while you do it. Coupled with the sensation of running water, it’s a simple way to eroticize a very hygienic habit.

Temperature Play

The hands can be a great conductor for heat or cold, and hence, an excellent implement for temperature play.

Warming your hands up is as simple as rubbing them vigorously together, then slowly slide your palm across your partner’s skin.

If you want something on the cooler side, playing some ice cubes with your hands or a cold water bottle can keep your fingers cool enough for a few minutes.

Use your warm or cold hands to give your partner a hand job or finger them. They’ll thank you for it.

Other Tips

Aside from the stuff we’ve outlined above, there are a few things you can do to make the most out of your hands-on experience.

First and foremost is hygiene. It doesn’t matter how much hands turn you on. Dirty hands can be a great conduit for illnesses and infection, given how much they interact with so many objects.

Observe proper handwashing before any hand-related play, and make sure to keep your nails trim. You wouldn’t want to accidentally scratch up your partner, even if they are really into it.

Lastly, and certainly not the least, make sure you communicate with your partner properly. If your partner doesn’t have consent, then it’s never a good idea to do.